Waimana WaterWaiora Essence Replacement Filter Kit by Waimana, 10" or 20"Subscribe & save up to 15%From$85.00
20" JumboWaimana Water
Waiora Essence Plus I 20" Whole House Town Water Filter
Suits a medium to large home · 20" JumboHelp me choose
What size is my home? Small to medium: 1–2 bathrooms, up to 3 bedrooms. Medium to large: 2+ bathrooms, 4+ bedrooms.
$250.00incl. GST
Our promise: if it's not right, we'll put it right.
Need a hand picking the right system?
Email us a photo of your current setup or water source and we’ll point you to the right system.
- NZ owned & operated
- Most orders dispatched same or next day
- Click & collect from Te Rapa, Hamilton
- Brand
- Waimana Water
- Size
- 20" Jumbo
- Type
- Whole House Town Water Filters
- SKU
- Essence Plus I
- Stock
- In stock
What it removes
Better-tasting town water
The Essence Plus I takes out the chlorine taste and smell from your town water supply.
-
Chlorine taste
The flat, treated taste of town water.
-
Chemical odours
The chlorine smell at every tap.
Sediment or rust from older pipes? The Essence Plus II adds a sediment pre-filter.
How it works
One stage, every tap
Town water passes through the filter. Then it carries on to every tap in the house.
- Town water in
Stage 1
Carbon block
Carbon block cartridge
20" Jumbo5 micronWaimana 20CTO05
Reduces chlorine, chemical tastes and odours. Most people notice the difference in their drinking water, tea and coffee straight away.
- Filtered water to every tap
Fit check
Is it right for my home?
A quick check before you buy.
-
On town (mains) water
Good fitMade for New Zealand homes on town water.
-
On rainwater or tank water
Not this oneOn rainwater? The Clarity Plus I is the rainwater version of this system.
Clarity Plus I
$225.00
See the Clarity Plus I
-
Larger home or busy household
Good fit20" Jumbo housing gives higher flow and longer cartridge life for bigger households.
-
Smaller home or lighter use
ConsiderThe Essence I covers the same job in a more compact 10" format.
Essence I
$135.00
See the Essence I
-
Short on space
ConsiderA 20" cartridge is about double the length of a 10" one, so check there is room below the housing to change it.
Compare
Compare the Essence range
10" Jumbo suits small to medium homes. 20" Jumbo is for higher flow. The II models add a sediment pre-filter.
-
$135.00
Stages 1Cartridge size 10" JumboRemoves Chlorine taste and odourExtra stage NoneHome size Small to mediumBest for Town water – taste & odour -
$300.00
Stages 2Cartridge size 10" JumboRemoves Sediment, chlorine taste and odourExtra stage NoneHome size Small to mediumBest for Town water – taste & odour -
You're viewing
Essence Plus I
$250.00
Stages 1Cartridge size 20" JumboRemoves Chlorine taste and odourExtra stage NoneHome size Medium to largeBest for Town water – higher flowYou're viewing -
$490.00
Stages 2Cartridge size 20" JumboRemoves Sediment, chlorine taste and odourExtra stage NoneHome size Medium to largeBest for Town water – higher flow
Running costs
What it costs to run
One replacement kit changes the cartridge.
Essence Plus I replacement kit
$85.00per kit, incl. GST
- 1x Waimana 20CTO05 – 5 micron carbon block (20" Jumbo)
How often depends on your water quality and how much you use. Chlorine taste or smell coming back is the clearest sign the carbon block is done.
Rather not remember? Set up a 6 or 12 month subscription and your kit arrives before your filters need changing.
Specs
Specs and what's in the box
- Stages
- 1
- Housing size
- 20" x 4.5" Jumbo
- Cartridge size
- 20" x 4.5" Jumbo
- Filter
- 5 micron carbon block
- Connection
- 25mm BSP
- Cartridge life
- 6–12 months
- Bracket
- Powder-coated steel
- Warranty
- 3 years
What's in the box
- 20" Jumbo housing (pre-mounted)
- 5 micron carbon block filter
- Housing spanner
- Mounting hardware
Common questions
Is the Essence Plus I right for my home?
It's made for larger New Zealand homes on town (mains) water where chlorine taste and odour is the main concern. For a smaller home or lighter use, the Essence I (10") covers the same job in a more compact format. On rainwater or bore water, a different system will suit you better.
How often do I change the cartridge?
Every 6–12 months, depending on your water quality and how much you use. The larger 20" format usually lasts longer than a 10" system in the same conditions. The Essence Plus I replacement kit has a new cartridge.
What's the difference between the Essence Plus I and Essence Plus II?
The Essence Plus II adds a 1 micron polyspun sediment filter before the carbon block. If your supply has visible sediment, rust flakes or grit, it protects the carbon block and helps it last longer. If your water is clean and taste and odour is your only concern, the Essence Plus I is enough.
How do I know the carbon block needs replacing?
Chlorine taste or smell coming back is the clearest sign, even if flow is still good.
Will it affect my water pressure?
The 20" Jumbo housing is designed to keep good pressure. Keep cartridge changed on schedule. A clogged cartridge is the most common cause of pressure drop.
Still not sure?
Tell us about your home and water supply and we'll point you to the right system.
Full product details
Read the full description
The Waiora Essence Plus I, made by Waimana, is a single-stage whole-house filter for treated town water. It's built to reduce chlorine taste and odour, using 20" jumbo housing built for higher flow and busier households.
It uses one 5 µm carbon block cartridge. The housing sits on a powder-coated steel bracket with 25 mm BSP stainless threaded ports, and a housing spanner is included. We recommend up to 85 psi (6 bar), with 125 psi (8.5 bar) as the maximum.
Change the cartridge every 6–12 months. 3-year manufacturer's warranty on the housing.
We're NZ owned in Te Rapa, Hamilton. If it's not right, we'll put it right.
Replacement cartridges
Takes 20" Jumbo cartridges
When it is time for a change, these are the cartridges that fit. Subscribe on eligible cartridges and save up to 15%.
You might also need
